GurlSeeksTribe is a podcast and community for millennials who've felt "othered." Hosted by former Adult-ish podcast host (156 episodes, 80K+ downloads), Alja aka Afiya, each episode brings her signature storytelling to conversations about identity and building community, while navigating the space between belonging and being different.<br /><br />GurlSeeksTribe is more than a podcast - it's a movement. We're building an authentic community for millennials who've felt "othered" through honest conversations, creative workshops, and real-world connections. Your tribe is out there. Let's find them together.<br /><br />ABOUT YOUR HOST: Alja is a Caribbean-born Brooklyn-based podcaster, content creator, community builder, and founder of Pretty Poet Ink. After 156 episodes of the Adult-ish podcast (80,000+ downloads), she's launching GurlSeeksTribe to create the spaces she always wished existed - places where being "other" isn't a problem to solve, it's the thing that connects us.
GurlSeeksTribe Podcast
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GurlSeeksTribe is a podcast and community for millennials who've felt "othered." Hosted by former Adult-ish podcast host (156 episodes, 80K+ downloads), Alja aka Afiya, each episode brings her signature storytelling to conversations about identity and building community, while navigating the space between belonging and being different.<br /><br />GurlSeeksTribe is more than a podcast - it's a movement. We're building an authentic community for millennials who've felt "othered" through honest conversations, creative workshops, and real-world connections. Your tribe is out there. Let's find them together.<br /><br />ABOUT YOUR HOST: Alja is a Caribbean-born Brooklyn-based podcaster, content creator, community builder, and founder of Pretty Poet Ink. After 156 episodes of the Adult-ish podcast (80,000+ downloads), she's launching GurlSeeksTribe to create the spaces she always wished existed - places where being "other" isn't a problem to solve, it's the thing that connects us.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
GST EP 8. "The Relief of Being Understood" Part 2 w. Special Guest Chelsea M
We're continuing our conversation with Honorary Tribe Member Chelsea Marquis in Part 2 of "The Relief of Being Understood."<br /><br /><br />In Part 1, we talked about the difference between being "understood" and being "tolerated" — and the pain of being fooled by someone who you thought got you but really didn't.<br /><br /><br />Now, in Part 2, we go deeper into the RELIEF. What it actually feels like when someone truly sees you. How to recognize your Vivaldi people when you find them. And what it means to BE that relief for someone else.<br /><br /><br />If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, both parts dropped today — go back and start there. This conversation builds.<br /><br />IN PART 2, WE EXPLORE:<br /><ul><li>The relief of being understood — what it actually feels like</li><li>Finding your people who just GET it (without explanation)</li><li>How to recognize your Vivaldi people</li><li>What it means to be someone else's relief</li><li>Advice for those still searching for their people</li><li>Tribe Scribes: Rapid-fire with Chelsea</li></ul><br />This is the conversation we wish we'd had years ago. We're so glad you're here for it.<br /><br /><br />CHELSEA'S PREVIOUS GST EPISODES:<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-4-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-1-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292520" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 4 "When You're Too Little and Too Much at the Same Time" Part 1</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-5-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-2-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 5 "When You're Too Little and Too Much at the Same Time" Part 2</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-6-the-exhaustion-of-explaining-yourself-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70575789" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 6 "The Exhaustion of Explaining Yourself"</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-7-the-relief-of-being-understood-part-1-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--72373054" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 7: "The Relief of Being Understood" Part 1</a><br /><br />CONNECT WITH GURLSEEKSTRIBE: <br />Website: www.gurlseekstribe.com<br />Email: gurlseekstribenyc@proton.me <br />Instagram: @gurlseekstribe <br />TikTok: @gurlseekstribe<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE: Never miss an episode. New episodes bi-weekly. Your story belongs here. <br />Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. <br /><br />JOIN THE TRIBE: Visit gurlseekstribe.com to join our community, attend workshops, and connect with others seeking their tribe. <br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.
June 9, 2026
GST EP 7. "The Relief of Being Understood" Part 1 w. Special Guest Chelsea M
GurlSeeksTribe makes its return, with a new conversation with Honorary Tribe Member Chelsea Marquis, who joins GST for yet another conversation about something that feels more real than we can put into words. <br /><br />Continuing from our last chat on "The Exhaustion of Explaining Yourself," or the burnout of constantly translating who you are for people who just... don't get it, we dig into the RELIEF of finally being understood. You know, the moment when someone just GETS it. Straight recognition without much explanation.<br /><br />If you've ever been tired of feeling like you always have to explain - and craving the relief of being truly seen, then this two-part episode is for you. <br /><br />In Part 1, WE EXPLORE: <br /><ul><li>Where we've been -- and how life had been LIFE-ing for host, Alja</li><li>A quick check-in with Chelsea</li><li>What it means to be "understood" vs. "tolerated." </li><li>Being "Fooled" by someone's understanding nature</li><li>The Vivaldi moment - when someone finally understands</li></ul>Be sure to listen on for Part 2 of this thoughtful conversation <br /><br /><br />CHELSEA'S FIRST EPISODE:<br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-4-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-1-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292520" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 4 "When You're Too Little and Too Much at the Same Time" Part 1</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-5-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-2-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 5 "When You're Too Little and Too Much at the Same Time" Part 2</a><br /><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-6-the-exhaustion-of-explaining-yourself-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70575789" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GST EP 6 "The Exhaustion of Explaining Yourself"</a><br /><br />CONNECT WITH CHELSEA MARQUIS: <br />@Chelz_222 <br /><br /><br />CONNECT WITH GURLSEEKSTRIBE: <br />Website: www.gurlseekstribe.com<br />Email: gurlseekstribenyc@proton.me <br />Instagram: @gurlseekstribe <br />TikTok: @gurlseekstribe<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE: Never miss an episode. New episodes bi-weekly. Your story belongs here. <br />Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. <br /><br />JOIN THE TRIBE: Visit gurlseekstribe.com to join our community, attend workshops, and connect with others seeking their tribe. <br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.
March 10, 2026
GST EP 6. "The Exhaustion of Explaining Yourself" w. Special Guest Chelsea M.
Chelsea Marquis returns to GurlSeeksTribe to discuss the weight we carry when we're constantly explaining who we are.<br /><br /><br />From family who should know us by now, to friends and peers who still don't quite get it, and to our colleagues and strangers who expect us to translate ourselves into something more digestible.<br /><br /><br />This episode is about that exhaustion. The toll of translation. The burnout of always being the one who has to make themselves understood.<br /><br /><br />If you've ever felt like you needed to take a break from explaining yourself because you're just so damn tired, well, this episode sees you.<br /><br /><br />WE EXPLORE:<br />- The burnout of explaining yourself over and over<br />- The toll of constant code-switching and translation<br />- What gets lost when you're always making yourself palatable<br />- How to protect your energy when you're depleted<br />- Finding pockets of rest in the exhaustion<br />- Permission to stop explaining<br /><br /><br />CHELSEA'S FIRST EPISODE:<br />→ "When You're Too Much and Too Little" Part 1 [<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-4-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-1-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292520" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Link</a>]<br />→ "When You're Too Much and Too Little" Part 2 [<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gst-ep-5-when-you-re-too-much-and-too-little-at-the-same-time-part-2-w-special-guest-chelsea-m--70292945" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Link</a>]<br /><br />CONNECT WITH CHELSEA MARQUIS: @Chelz_222<br /><br /><br />CONNECT WITH GURLSEEKSTRIBE: <br />Website: www.gurlseekstribe.com<br />Email: gurlseekstribenyc@proton.me <br />Instagram: @gurlseekstribe <br />TikTok: @gurlseekstribe<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE: Never miss an episode. New episodes bi-weekly. Your story belongs here. <br />Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. <br /><br />JOIN THE TRIBE: Visit gurlseekstribe.com to join our community, attend workshops, and connect with others seeking their tribe. <br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.
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